According to Variety via Movieweb.com, Gainax will produce four theatrical features based on the "Evangelion" anime series. Considered a classic by fans of the genre, the series centers on young boy named Shinji who reluctantly pilots a huge robot to stop invading aliens called Angels from destroying his city.
The first movie, directed by Shinji Higuchi, will be released in July 2007, with the other three released in 2008. According to the article, the first three films will "borrow some images from the TV show, but with new backgrounds and soundtracks." Klockworx will be distributing the movies.
